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PLEASE NOTE: THIS PROMOTION IS OVER. THANKS!

Have you ever gone on safari in Africa?

Been trained by world champions?

Crossed the Atlantic on a 119-foot schooner?

Taken a private tour of an Indian archipelago, complete with tigers, crocodiles, and… Miss India?

Now you can. Or… if you simply want thousands of dollars of cutting-edge gadgets, you can have those, too.

Welcome to “The Land Rush,” intended to be the largest book promotion in history…

The goal of this post is to offer the prizes of a lifetime, and to help The 4-Hour Body beat The Guinness Book of World Records on The New York Times bestseller list. Every package is worth at least twice the cost of the books, often up to 10x. More than $4,000,000 in prizes are up for grabs.

Every year, Guinness owns the NY Times list the week of 12/14. This year, I want that to change.

This is THE promotion for the book, and it will not be repeated. Pub day will not offer anything better. My World Series starts now.

IMPORTANT NOTES:

– For the NY Times, the book bonuses can only apply to HARDCOVER copies shipped to US addresses. Sorry!

– Copies of the new book will all ship starting 12/14. All bonuses will be delivered the week of 12/14 (digital) or the week of 12/21 (non-book physical goods).

– For the Barnes and Noble signed copies, it says “Signed Edition” on the “Overview” tab of the page.

– If you don’t need all of the books you buy, I am happy to donate the remainder to a worthwhile organization (library, school, company, event, etc.) on your behalf.

This giveaway lasts exactly 48 hours and ends at midnight on Sunday. It’s strictly first come, first served, and “limited to 5 spots” means the sixth person doesn’t get it.

PLEASE NOTE: THIS PROMOTION AND THE CONTEST ARE OVER. THANKS!

I hope you enjoy this as much as I enjoyed putting it together. Grab what you can!

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If you can’t afford the Superman Showcases listed above, here’s your chance to win whatever isn’t bought: promote The 4-Hour Body like your life depends on selling 50,000 copies (without spamming), and describe what you did in the comments. The same 48-hour deadline applies. Try and measure the impact (clicks, sales, etc.) whenever possible, and put “CONTEST” at the top of your comment.

This offer is only available to those with shipping addresses in the United States. If you live outside of the US, you can use http://www.hopshopgo.com/ (HSG). It’s a simple service that allows non-U.S. customers to have goods delivered to a U.S. address, from which HSG forwards them to wherever you live.

– “Find Your First Profitable Idea” with Ramit Sethi ($100 for full course)

– Digital copy of ‘The 4-Hour Workweek’ ($20)

– Slow-Carb Cookbook ($20)

Total value: $340 (for $80 of books)

INSTRUCTIONS:Book your spot on EventBrite This offer is only available to those with shipping addresses in the United States. If you live outside of the US, you can use http://www.hopshopgo.com/ (HSG). It’s a simple service that allows non-U.S. customers to have goods delivered to a U.S. address, from which HSG forwards them to wherever you live.

INSTRUCTIONS:Book your spot on EventBrite. This offer is only available to those with shipping addresses in the United States. If you live outside of the US, you can use http://www.hopshopgo.com/ (HSG). It’s a simple service that allows non-U.S. customers to have goods delivered to a U.S. address, from which HSG forwards them to wherever you live.

– “Find Your First Profitable Idea” with Ramit Sethi ($100 for full course)

– Digital copy of ‘The 4-Hour Workweek’ ($20)

– Slow-Carb Cookbook ($20)

Total value: $1,623 (for $480 of books)

INSTRUCTIONS: Book your spot on EventBrite. This offer is only available to those with shipping addresses in the United States. If you live outside of the US, you can use http://www.hopshopgo.com/ (HSG). It’s a service that allows non-U.S. customers to have goods delivered to a U.S. address, from which HSG forwards them to wherever you live.

INSTRUCTIONS:Book your spot on EventBrite. This offer is only available to those with shipping addresses in the United States. If you live outside of the US, you can use http://www.hopshopgo.com/ (HSG). It’s a simple service that allows non-U.S. customers to have goods delivered to a U.S. address, from which HSG forwards them to wherever you live.

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– An evening in San Francisco with Tim to discuss anything you want. This could be a two hour dinner at one of Tim’s favorite restaurants, followed by two hours of talking over wine, or something as wild as enjoying a trampoline park after overdosing on green tea. You’re welcome to invite one friend or colleague to join in on the fun. Tim’s most recent 60-minute speaking engagements range from $60,000 – $80,000, and he rarely does consulting. This is an exclusive offer. Included FOR 1-PERSON: Hotel, food, drink, and roundtrip economy airfare from anywhere in the U.S. (Priceless)

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– Ultrarunning trip with world-class ultrarunner, Marshall Ulrich. Marsh is offering two possible trips for any runner that wants to improve their skills. First option is a day cruise to the Galapagos in January, 2011 or dates of the winner’s choosing. Second option is The Dreams in Action Running Camp in Death Valley in October, 2011. Roundtrip economy airfare included. See above Slideshare for more details. (Priceless)

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– Two week wellness and writing retreat in Italy. A unique experience to live and work (both creatively and personally) in one of the most beautiful, expansive natural locations in the world. From June 12-25, 2011. Roundtrip economy airfare included. (Priceless)

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– Spend an afternoon in NYC learning Brazilian Ju-Jitsu and grappling from Marcelo Garcia, the 4-time world champion who is widely considered to be one of the best pound-for-pound submission grapplers in the world. This will include private lessons. Afterwards, enjoy lunch or dinner with Josh Waitzkin, world chess master, subject of the film Searching for Bobby Fischer, 5-time national champion & 1-time world champion in Tai Chi Chaun, and author of The Art of Learning. (Priceless)

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– 10-day “SamaSundarbans” trip to West Bengal with Tim Ferriss and two companions, where you will meet some of Samasource’s Service Partners and experience the beauty of India. After two days visiting Samasource’s Service Partners in Kolkata, enjoy a five-day tour across the Sundarbans. Bengali for “beautiful forests,” the Sundarbans are an “alluvial archipelago” of 102 islands settled between the Ganga and Brahmaputra rivers and accessible only by boat. Take a river cruise and observe the region’s diverse wildlife including saltwater crocodiles, bullsharks, and the Royal Bengal Tiger. After enjoying your eco-friendly expedition and luxury lodging in the Sundarbans, journey back to Kolkata and let our field associates and former Miss India Sandhya Chib give you an authentic taste of India! Long known as the cultural capital of India, Kolkata is the main business, commercial, and financial hub of eastern India and burgeoning urban metropolis. After exploring the city’s historical and popular landmarks, enjoy a special South Asian dinner in your honor, hosted by Miss India and special guests. Includes (for three): Accommodations and internal transportation for entire trip in West Bengal, meals during Sundarbans tour, dinner for three with Miss India, Tim Ferriss, and special guests. Does not include: Airfare to and from India. (Priceless)

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– Explore the beauty of Kenya, home of the Masai Mara National Reserve, and Mount Kenya. Leila Janah, founder and CEO of Samasource, will accompany you and Tim on this ten day “Samasafari,” which includes two days meeting Samasource’s Service Partners in Nairobi and eight days exploring Kenya’s wild side! Take your sense of adventure to new heights on a trekking tour of Mount Kenya, Kenya’s tallest peak at over 17,000 feet, and surrounding national parks. Don’t miss the chance to see Mount Kenya’s magnificent glaciers in their last years, before they disappear forever. After your trek around Mount Kenya, relax and experience the breathtaking wildlife of Kenya during a safari through the Masai Mara, home to a diversity of wildlife including large prides of lions, cheetahs, leopards, hyenas, and more. With its rolling grasslands and wide-open savannah, the Masai Mara promises a picturesque African safari experience. Accommodations and meals during the safari will be provided by your Masai Mara safari lodge. Finish your trip in Kenya on the beautiful beaches of Lamu, Kenya’s oldest living town and a UN World Heritage Site. Includes: Accommodations and internal transportation for four in Kenya for trip to Service Partners, Mt. Kenya trek, Masai Mara tour and Lamu trip; meals for Masai Mara tour; park entrance fees; English speaking guide. Not included: Airfare to and from Africa. (Priceless)

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The Big Kahunas: 5,000 and 10,000

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– Two full days in San Francisco with Tim Ferriss. “Experience San Francisco with me as I like to enjoy it. My favorite activities, my friends, my favorite hidden spots — all expenses paid, everything taken care of. You will have a full 48 hours to ask me anything you like, and it’s up to you how much work and how much play you want to enjoy. This will be a San Francisco experience you will never forget!”

– Warriors game with Peter Guber and Tim Ferriss. The first person to purchase the 5,000-book package will have the option, if they wish, of joining Tim Ferriss for an evening at a Golden State Warriors game at Oracle Arena with the new co-owner, Hollywood icon, Peter Guber. Saturday, February 5th is the most likely Saturday home game, and you & Tim would join Peter in the owner’s suite: Golden State Warriors vs. the Chicago Bulls. PETER GUBER has produced or executive produced a long list of award-winning films, including “Rain Man,” “Batman,” “Midnight Express,” “The Color Purple,” and “Gorillas in the Mist.” He has had an extraordinarily varied and successful career, serving as Studio Chief at Columbia Pictures; Co-Chairman of Casablanca Records and Filmworks; CEO of Polygram Entertainment; Chairman and CEO of Sony Pictures; and Chairman and CEO of his current venture, Mandalay Entertainment Group. Guber is now the owner and co-executive chairman of the NBA’s Golden State Warriors and oversees one of the largest combinations of professional baseball teams and venues nationwide. He is also a longtime professor at UCLA and a Harvard Business Review contributor. Learn more about Peter here.

– VIP access to Tim’s next party. Tim is known for throwing great parties and successful events, from Australia to South Africa, with a “who’s who” guest list. You can expect a great time and a high-profile crowd for his next party. Date TBD.

– Elliptigo 8S. The Elliptigo is the world’s first elliptical bicycle. It combines the handling and maneuverability of a road bike with the cardiovascular intensity of running outside. Used by top marathoners, including Dean Karnazes, with a similar training effect as running without injuries. ($2,200)

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– The Uberman: Full body testing. This is the big one. Super-exclusive and all-inclusive body testing — genetics, nutrients, hormones — with a top secret start-up. Nothing like this has ever existed before. This offer is not only completely inaccessible to the general public, it’s also unavailable for purchase ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD. Truly a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

– Transatlantic Crossing. Sail across the Atlantic with Tim aboard the 119 ft. schooner Argo. Passage starts in Antigua and finishes in Nice, with stops in the Azores and Gibraltar. This is a hands-on experience, taking turns at the helm, holding watches, and being a part of the crew. Participant must be in good health with no serious illness, disability, or previous serious medical history. Includes roundtrip economy airfare from the US to Antigua and back from Nice to the US.

– Personal portrait painting. Be immortalized with your very own personal watercolor portrait, featuring you and one of your obsessions/hobbies. Kelly Eddington (the artist) has had her paintings displayed in galleries throughout the United States, and her work is often noted by Roger Ebert on his blog. ($3,200)

– VIP access to Tim’s next party. Tim is known for throwing great parties and successful events, from Australia to South Africa, with a “who’s who” guest list. You can expect a great time and a high-profile crowd for his next party.

– Elliptigo 8S. The Elliptigo is the world’s first elliptical bicycle. It combines the handling and maneuverability of a road bike with the cardiovascular intensity of running outside. Used by top marathoners, including Dean Karnazes, with a similar training effect as running without injuries. ($2,200)

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450 Replies to “The Land Rush: 48 Hours to Claim $4,000,000 in Prizes”

I present to you a gift of TEN THOUSAND advertisements for “The 4-Hour Body”, ready for importing into Google Adwords. I have been working on an invention with automatically generates ad text for Google AdWords and related Paid Search systems, and I figured it would be cool to test it on you, since you claim to be a human guinea pig ;-). I hope you find this useful, or at least find my creativity worthy of your competition.

I’ve been working all night on those ads, and I’m happy to say that I’ve just got all 10,000 loaded into my Google AdWords account, and they should be running live in a bit. I’m a student and don’t have a huge budget to run the ads, but I’ve allocated a little over $100 for this campaign. If you are interested, I can guide you through how to upload them into your own account, which I’m sure would be better funded and make a much bigger impact.

Either way, congratulations on the new book, I can’t wait to read it! I’m debating if I want to order 1 copy, 30, or 1000 (if only I had $16k lying around…). Your first book really did change my perspective on life, and I’m confident your second will be just as big of a hit.

I’m sorry if those posts sounded a bit spammy, but I literally didn’t sleep last night while working on it, so I wasn’t as eloquent as I might have been. Anyway, a quick update: the ads I posted to AdWords have collectively run over 15,000 impressions. I’ll have to wait a day to see the conversion rates, but I’ll let you know tomorrow how many books people purchased through them.

This may have been brought up or maybe not, but the pre-order for the book on Amazon is not actually $16 it’s $14.51. Does that still count toward the package? I can only afford one right now, but I want to support and join in the fun any way I can.

Great promo and energy behind it. I really like the video that shows on the Amazon purchase page, well done. However, I’ve seen you doing some crazy stuff and kept waiting to see you in the video in action. Next book?

First of all, kudos for the EPIC book launch! Just a quick question that’s probably on a lot of minds here: How is the shipping for the books, bonuses, etc. going to work out if you buy the bigger (10+ books) packages? Finally, thanks for the great info you’ve provided over the years, keep up the uber-quality work. This site is like crack for action-oriented polymaths!

Awesome promotions, unbelievable indeed! Sadly, I already pre-ordered 5 books back in October, but I can’t wait till you post the details for getting the 4HWW ebook. I also liked that you offered the US address sign up option for people outside the country. I thought that was very proactive, do these count towards the best seller list as well?? That would be pretty cool!

I hate to plug this in here, I really do, but I actually do the same type of business for international sales at my firm (I will hold back on the name of my company to prevent piggy back promotion). After looking at hopshopgo I’m convinced that we can offer better rates, faster service, and safer delivery to over 220 countries at no cost to you. I thought it can help boost your sales and numbers for NY Times Best Seller if people outside the US could get better deals on shipping! Shoot me an email if your interested.

Hope this isn’t a silly question but is there anything in your book dedicated to becoming more incredibly flexible. Thats something I’m very interested in becoming (because I honestly have no problems with fitness or muscle building)

I just bought another 5 copies on barnes n noble- does that count? I love your first book (sychophantic yes I know, but it’s true). With shipping in all it’s going to cost over $110 to get sent to the uk but worth every penny, or cent as you guys say! Some people will get extra special presents.

Question- how do I get the deal for 5 books, I didn’t see the eventbrite link on the net while on the phone!

First of all this is a great promotion and I hope you knock off Guiness next week. I’m glad we all could be a part of it.

I placed my order for 3 books and uploaded my screenshot to you on December 9. I read through the comments and didn’t see when the digital goods would be sent. I haven’t had received anything or in my spam folder. Will everything be mailed including digital goods on the 14th or 15th?

You don’t have to publish my comment, I just read Copies of the new book will all ship starting 12/14. All bonuses will be delivered the week of 12/14 (digital) or the week of 12/21 (non-book physical goods).

Love the promotion! Ordered 30 of your much anticipated books and will be looking forward to the party here in NYC! Quick question though…where do we send the information on which weight amounts we want for the kettlebells or what size we want for the jeans?

Read the book and absolutely loved it. THANK YOU for the signed copy. Yes, I know I should only read 150 pages or so but I’m one of those strange people that start on page 1 and don’t quit til the last one.

I lost a bit over 30 pounds by following the low carb diet in 2 months. Can not wait to see how it will work in conjunction with ice water and cold showers. Dumb question: I cycle a lot and was wondering if you think it would make a difference wearing just a regular cycling jersey vs. under armor plus a thick winter jerseys for fat burning or does it create health risks in that it’s to cold?

RE: Kettle Bells, would you recommend them even if people have knee problems?

Is the 5 book deal available if I buy 2 copies on B&N and 3 at Amazon? How would I submit the paperwork if yes?

Am writing a review for our cycling site, is it okay to give some short excerpts or explain methods you are recommending in the book? Would also love to do a short interview maybe via email if you have a chance.

If you are ever coming to Fort Worth/Arlington let me know and I would love to buy you a Bier or three! (that’s why I need the diet :o))

I really would like to buy your book, but I live outside of US and HopShopGo rates are ridiculously high. They want more than $63 for shipping (Amazon less than $8, Barnes and Noble less than $13) to my location.

It would be cheaper for me to buy the book and ship it to random address in US and than buy ebook version.

But I would be more than happy if I could donate the book.

So can you help some how? (by e.g. giving PO box address for shipping)

Your one Zany dude, and I admire that! I have ordered your new book, and plan on putting it to the test! I will be beginning with losing 20lbs in 30 days, and will blog about my results on a daily basis. The Four Hour Work Week was a great inspiration to me as I took the dive from my job as a software engineer, into a life of travel, public speaking, and adventure. I look forward to seeing the impact that “The Four Hour Body” will make on society!

Quick question. You may have answered this already, but would someone still be able to get your signed copies (depending of availability) if they purchase the 5 or more book package? I pre-ordered some signed copies several months back but I would like to order a few more for gifts and still take advantage of your bonuses!

2) online: offering one of my products (web dev) on a 1-day only promo (as much as 50% discount) to provide me cash flow to purchase another Sex Machine and Muses package

(Send me separate email so I can send you the links to the two above.)

The thing is your promotion runs on a December weekend, which means Filipinos are out of their homes and offices doing Christmas shoppping in malls and shopping centers (We have a shopping mentality: everyone and everything are in countless malls mostly located in a small area that is Metro Manila). I’d love to sell your book on the streets and shopping centers a la-Apprentice, but it wouldn’t be very effective and efficient.

So I thought of holding a running event. (Disclaimer: I haven’t done this yet, but I’m thinking this is how I could sell the 30 books I bought.)

Running is the “in” thing in Manila these days. Weekend warriors make a career joining these running events. Various products and magazines have sprouted overnight to cater to this industry.

The following is a list of possibilities that we can do.

We can include 4-H Body as one of the freebies from sponsors as participants register, or as one of the prizes of finishers or winners. We can also hand a custom-made singlet / jersey with 4-H Body design upon registration.

We can get sponsors, magazines (mens health, as well as mma and ufc mags as some mma peeps also run in these events), and advertising in the mix to promote the book.

If no one gets the Superhuman Showcase #3 (running with Marshall Ulrich), we can award that as competition first prize, or as grand prize in a raffle.

Then if you choose me to be a winner, I’d like to win Superhuman Showcase #1 (learning and hanging out with Tim Ferriss). But instead of spending time in San Francisco, you can come here to appear at the running event. I guess hanging out here in the Philippines can really be cheaper. And yes, it’s a chance for you to visit the land of beaches, friendly and hospitable people, yummy food, fantastic dive spots, and hardworking virtual assistants.

Obviously, this won’t get you more book purchases for 12/14. But this is for next time. Lots of upside. Game?

2) online: offering one of my products (web dev) on a 1-day only promo (as much as 50% discount) to provide me cash flow to purchase another Sex Machine and Muses package

(Send me separate email so I can send you the links to the two above.)

The thing is your promotion runs on a December weekend, which means Filipinos are out of their homes and offices doing Christmas shoppping in malls and shopping centers (We have a shopping mentality: everyone and everything are in countless malls mostly located in a small area that is Metro Manila). I’d love to sell your book on the streets and shopping centers a la-Apprentice, but it wouldn’t be very effective and efficient.

So I thought of holding a running event. (Disclaimer: I haven’t done this yet, but I’m thinking this is how I could sell the 30 books I bought.)

Running is the “in” thing in Manila these days. Weekend warriors make a career joining these running events. Various products and magazines have sprouted overnight to cater to this industry.

The following is a list of possibilities that we can do.

We can include 4-H Body as one of the freebies from sponsors as participants register, or as one of the prizes of finishers or winners. We can also hand a custom-made singlet / jersey with 4-H Body design upon registration.

We can get sponsors, magazines (mens health, as well as mma and ufc mags as some mma peeps also run in these events), and advertising in the mix to promote the book.

If no one gets the Superhuman Showcase #3 (running with Marshall Ulrich), we can award that as competition first prize, or as grand prize in a raffle.

Then if you choose me to be a winner, I’d like to win Superhuman Showcase #1 (learning and hanging out with Tim Ferriss). But instead of spending time in San Francisco, you can come here to appear at the running event. I guess hanging out here in the Philippines can really be cheaper. And yes, it’s a chance for you to visit the land of beaches, friendly and hospitable people, yummy food, fantastic dive spots, and hardworking virtual assistants.

Obviously, this won’t get you more book purchases for 12/14. But this is for next time. Lots of upside. Game?

With limited time to enter this contest, I’ve put the wheels in motion but will probably not know the outcome immediately.

I pitched an idea to the EVP of Programming at HSN (Home Shopping Network) to have a one-day event on our air and website featuring a special configuration including both books as our Today’s Special. Other brands on the day would include Tony Little, inventor Joy Mangano, Lisa Price (who developed the Carol’s Daughter brand of bath and body products out of her kitchen in Harlem) and the winners of HSN’s recent reality show competition TLC’s Homemade Millionaire.

Today’s Special are the biggest volume item on the day, airing around 8 times in 24 hours. Quantities could hit 50,000. For this to happen, the EVP (who I report to indirectly) would have to really buy into the idea. As I said, I know he’s a fan of Tim’s. There would need to be an agreement between HSN and Tim, and Tim would need to come to HSN to be the on-air guest. The pricing and configuration would need to be compelling for our customers.

Alternately, I suggested that we feature the book/configuration as an exclusive “online only” TS, positioning it as a great gift for the holidays. This could be accomplished much easier, but would lack the on-air component with Tim as a guest.

Notes: One recent brand sold 60,000 units in 6 hours. Another brand sold $1 million in product in just 4 hours. Another did $4.5 million in 16 hours. These are just the easily available stats from recent news releases.

Received my signed copy of the book this week from the Eben interview last year from the promotion of the revised 4HWW.

This book is AWESOME! I have been reading it everyday since I received it. The ab exercises are awesome. On leg night the other night, I implemented the 5/5 cadence on squats and did a superset with leg extensions using the same cadence. Same for the stiff leg dead lift/leg curl sets. Going to buy my stuff for the T Handle today. Implementing the icebaths…not looking forward to that.

When I first saw the 30 books offer I was pretty pumped – an awesome deal, and it included a few things I wanted anyway, making it even sweeter. Then I hesitated and decided to think it over for a while. I mean, it’s still almost $500!

But then it hit me: Just in the “Reversing Permanent Injuries” chapter, learning from Tim’s experience has easily saved me over $480 in wasted medical costs! That did it, I immediately ordered my 30 copies! 🙂

Thanks for the comment. If you order any package, we will deliver digital goods to you wherever you are (via email), but we can only ship physical products to US addresses. If you don’t care about the physical bonuses, and just want the books, don’t worry about HopShopGo.

great idea and execution of your book promo! I read a comment above about making this promotion EPIC… The video content you already have or can crank out in short order can already be put out on national TV with the rest of the infomercials currently floating out there (i.e., p90x, etc.)…

Did you know google can make that available to you at a reasonable price? Here’s a description from their website:

Google TV Ads is an online marketplace that makes it easy for anyone to buy and measure national cable television advertising. Using the familiar Adwords interface, you can launch a television campaign in minutes.

Do you know the approximate weight of the bonuses for Sex Machine and Muses (Value: $1,623)? I have to get it sent to HopShopGo and am debating to see if that is worth my while in terms of shipping costs. The kettlebell has me especially worried!

Hey Tim, I’m slightly confused, the timer on here indicates this promo ends at midnight pacific time, but the eventbrite pages says midnight eastern. When does it actually end?

*CONTEST*

Also, I wanted to let you know my 10k Google Ads for your book got over 20,000 impressions, and I’m working on updating them to be more relevant with better keywords. I’d really love to hear your feedback if you got a chance to read my post earlier.

Does the first come first served concept apply to the one book offer? I just placed my order ( before the deadline) on the B&N website and when I clicked the wufoo link it said it was closed to the public. I was going to submit my receipt and claim my free bonuses. Any advice?

I just want to thank you for helping me realize I wasn’t crazy. You have given people permission to explore their dreams and not be stuck in a 9-5. Most people are dead inside and cannot relate to people who want to truly live. Thank you so much, you are a true inspiration for all.

I cannot believe I just impulse bought 30 copies of your book. LMAO! I hope this will be the greatest impulse buy of all time! At least the $480 is going toward a credit card target to get a massive airline mile bonus too 🙂

Ok there is about an hour and a half left before the promotion is over. I just looked to see what the form looked like that I had to fill out when you buy a book and for some reason it is saying the public is not allowed to see the form. What am I missing?

I placed my “Land Rush” order a few minutes ago, a little more than an hour before offer expiration. However, the “submit form” page for the receipt states “this page is not available to the public”. I can offer confirm my offer. Any help with this? When will this issue be resolved so I can process my “Land Rush” bonus? Thank you.

Hiya Tim! I really wanted to do the 10 book deal but didn’t realize the eventbrite tickets ended at 11:55 PM EST (or did they just sell out?) I’m on PST and the clock on the blog is still ticking… I tried to get the 3 deal and had the same problem as Alberto above with the wufoo link. Would like to buy 10 but will settle for 3, IF those are all sold out I’ll go for 1… I guess… c’mon Tim help me help you 🙂

I’ve been a big fan of yours for years and I recommend your work to just about anyone who will listen. Can’t wait to dive into the new book!

Anyways, the morning that this promotion started (12/9) I submitted my receipt for 3 books via the Wufoo form. It gave me a confirmation screen so I assumed it went through, but I just checked my email again (batch processing it, as per your previous advice) and I never received a confirmation email from you for the form submit.

Were emails sent out as a confirmation that you received the form? If so, then could somebody please email me. I can send another receipt screenshot if need be.

I couldn’t attach the receipt until I got back to my office this morning and it didn’t let me see the form anymore. I re-read your instructions and understand your 72-hr deadline. If there’s anyway you can make an exception, I’d really appreciate it. If not, I just wanted to let you know that I bought the book regardless.

I placed my book order while there were still hours showing on the countdown clock, but the bonus form was not functional. Reading the comments showed others with the same situation. I thought I would check again this morning, but it is still the same story with the form.

Can you help with this? I’m looking forward to applying info from the new book, and I’d like to be able to utilize the bonus materials as well. Thanks.

I bought the Four Hour Body this morning as part of your giveaway but when I tried to print the form it gave me the message “This Form Cannot Be Viewed By The Public”. The email said the offer expired in 72 hours, but I received the email not quite three days ago? ( technically the email is stamped that I received it at 10:45am on Friday and I placed my order by 10:40 Monday morning) Can you let me know why it expired earlier or how if I can still qualify?

Thanks and will be at your book launch party tomorrow. Looking forward to it!

Thanks for fixing the “Wufoo Form offer” last night after it was down for a while. I was able to finally submit the screen shot of the receipt after you extended the wufoo offer to last until the end of the “Land Rush” expiration.

Not sure if I was supposed to receive an e-mail confirmation or not. I imagine later in the week some e-mail will be sent or an announcement posted on the blog regarding the bonuses will be posted.

Good luck on the new book release. Awesome marketing as always. I’m sure it will be a big hit!

Thanks for doing this offer! I’m in the same boat as Ron above, though; I pre-ordered three books, submitted the receipt through the form presented, and I got the confirmation screen, but I’ve received no email confirmation.

Did email confirmations go out? I just want to make sure I got everything in on time.

… I was away this weekend and just saw the promo email; cant believe I missed it (I’ll have to get a 1 hr call another way), but am very excited for the read in any event–have some self-experimentation to do…Thanks Tim!

Just wanted to take the time to let you know that I am telling everyone about this and plan on buying multiple copies for Christmas presents as well as finally updating my 4hr Work Week tomorrow. Maybe not enough to qualify for the above prizes but hopefully enough to impact a few lives of people who need a change. Thanks Tim…your work is beyond monetary value.

I realize trying to get your attention is difficult because everyone is trying so this will be my first of many attempts.

To start, I’ve got a very close relative on the Forbes 400. I’m not saying that for any other reason than to let you know, that if I think it’s necessary to call her to borrow some money I will.

Having said that, your 48 Hour Giveaway was genius. Unfortunately, I missed it. Your Uberman… sounds amazing… I bet you got tons of emails from people trying to strike deals and figure out if anyone had actually done it. I’m proposing a twist if you’re game. If I can raise the $160,000 and buy your books, my buddy Adam and I want to take the profits, and travel with you, to a third world country and spend 2 weeks or however long we decide it will take to save a village or some poor community. Let’s build something useful or find clean water. Our passion is helping others and we’re currently building a start-up right now (thanks to 4HWW) in hopes we can generate enough monthly income to continue to travel the world and help those who didn’t get the same start we did in life.

Maybe this could help jump start things or at least, be something way different than your readers have ever suggested to you. We promise if we can pull it off, we won’t spend the time with you asking you all the questions you’re used to getting… we’re pretty down to earth. Plus, it’s our 2011 goal to buy you a beer and high five you so this would be killing a couple birds with a big stone. Let’s do this!

I just read through the entire post and comments again, and am a little disappointed I didn’t check back earlier (or read more carefully!). I am in Canada and didn’t realize you had to purchase through hopshopgo in order to qualify. So I assuming that’s why I havn’t heard anything yet! lol

Disappointed I won’t get the bonuses! But I just finished reading Ryan Holiday’s guest post about Stoicism; so this gives me an opportunity to practice the art of attention to details 😉

Hey I’m also from Canada, and didn’t order through hopshopgo, I simply followed the instructions and ordered through amazon. I haven’t heard anything in terms of a response and I’m worried that I’m going to miss out on these bonuses. I however only ordered one book, and all of my bonus items are digital… so i don’t see why my country makes a difference.. I filled out the form and provided a screenshot of my receipt..

I’d like to hope that Tim would honor to those that got shuffled around with the sign up process. or at least personally, because i don’t want to miss out on these bonus materials

Myself and a couple of my friends purchased your 4HB book on a related offer from Noah at APPSUMO.

Some of their add-ons and bonus offers were not delivered under the same terms described during pre-purchase. Also, they did not grant referrals credits, as promised, after e-mailing their offer to others who purchased your book in conjunction with their offer.

Their customer service was tardy and dismissive of issues raised after the fact and never resolved them. I hope they at least ship the book orders in a timely manner.

Good to keep in mind when working closely with others cross marketing your book and not living up to promises and claims on their site. Just FYI.

Noah sent an e-mail last night offering to remedy the situation after you interceded. He and AppSumo were giving us the run around and stopped replying to our inquiry until you and the 4HB followed up.

Always good to keep the cross-marketers and affiliates sharp and on their toes regarding good customer service, online promo offer/bonus follow through and referral or affiliate commissions.

I’ll respond to them and see if they do what they they again committed to doing and delivering.

I am waiting expectantly for my copy of the book. I will be putting your methods to the test and vlogging about my results via youtube and my website set up just for that. I am 5’10’’, weigh about 190lbs, have about 14% body fat, and spend most of my day sitting… my life is quite sedentary at the moment. I use to be a gym junkie and was in to body building for a while, but that is in the distant past. As I will be putting your book to the test I thought I would ask for your input. What part of your book would you recommend implementing first?

Bought a few books yesterday for self, hubby & sibs. Nothing better to give loved ones than a big dish of insight on fitness & health with a side order of satiated curiosities that I just know your book is going to deliver. Can’t wait to dig in! But I ask you Tim, where are my daily domestic walk-about cardio challenges going to be found after the San Francisco streets and urban park trails around my 4th floor Ashbury Heights apartment begin to feel like anthills? Ha! Wishing you the best with your launch! And if you’re ever hill-climbing in my hood during your meatless days, gourmet vegan eats are happy to find their way to you!

Can’t wait any longer =S!!! I want the book to be delivered to my Kindle PC ASAP!!!! I just want to read every word of it…

It’s sad I couldn’t participate in this thing… however…. I don’t think you would make it international and deliver the books to…. let say….. Mexico ( where I live ) I hope you plan on doing more contests like this on the future and probably make them like international or something… it would be nice to receive all that stuff you where giving…. it seemed…. interesting.

I submitted my receipt albeit it was via Amazon.ca. Anyway that I could still get the digital copies of 4-hour workweek/slow-carb cookbook? I purchased your four-hour work week too; but it’ll be more handy to have both a digital and physical copy.

I’m here in the Philippines. ordered the hardcover i think last october, though I know the hardcover is gonna be delivered on my Birthday in January (I brought this as a present lol), based on your promo Fundamentals: Buy 1 book (Cost $16, Bonuses $140) I’m looking forward in my email to see the Kindle version.

PS. your vid rocks. I was wondering for weeks now that once I got the kindle version on my email, i’ll make my own vid documentary (even if its not-so-sophisticated quality) based on the experiments on this book, and send it to you first (like a fan vid lol), something like a Testimonial vid or whatever, so you can check it out First hand before I post it somewhere..

And if it turns out not so perfect , forgive me in advance, but im not gonna ask for your permission.. Im just letting you know what im about to do to prove that this book delivers result 🙂

What is the value to the vendors? If the book sells for full retail it is $27.00 at 30 books that is $810 after the publisher gets their cut hardly enough to kick back to the product companies so they must be giving them away as promotion costs.

Example sunglasses assuming a double and double to retail at $290 their cost for 100 shades would be $7250! They would have to then sell at 20% net profit about $36K to new customers or repeat business.

Who else has ideas on how this makes sense to the companies offering up freebies?

I love the idea just trying to understand how to explain the value to potential vendors.

I hope it’s ok to write here about the book itself. I care for my weight for years in order to stay in the same weight class in TKD. But since a few month I stick to your proposed low-carb high protein diet. Combined with Coffee, Cold Shower, exeption day, mini-pre-binge-workout alone (I did those accidentially anyway 🙂 ) my weight reacts like crazy. I can loose up to a pound a day (till a certain minimum off course) and after the exeption day I gain about a pound (maybe only water). I can litteraly hit the weight I want. I can go from the sub 140 pound class to a well trained over 160 pound class in no time. Your methods really rock !

As a physicist I like the high amount of scientific information. Tiny critique: The casual stories (e.g. Backstage at the concert) seem uneccessary and are not the kind of stuff I want to read. But maybe this is just the american style, which is somtimes awesome and I really enjoy in Feynman Lectures.

I realize that the promotion is over, but I just wanted to wish you luck. I met you last night at the book launch party. It was a great bash. I was the one who lent you the copy of “The 4 Hour Body” to take a picture with. Anyway, I hope you smack this one off the planet. You need to put Guiness in its’ place.

I bought one hardcover copy over the weekend and sent in a copy of my receipt with the form. I have not yet received the bonuses. Is this normal? I’m worried I might have typed in my e-mail incorrectly. How can I verify? Thanks.

I have to say when it comes to Chutzpah, you have cornered the market. I could only afford to buy three books. I am dying of curiosity as to how your promotion went. For those of us who follow you religiously, we need to know !!!

How did you do?

How many books did you sell????

By the way, thanks for placing the videos on coming up with a muse. All of these people had a a few bucks to start with. Has anyone started a muse with under $1000. and now doing $25,000. plus per month?

I received the Digital copy of ‘The 4-Hour Workweek’ and the Slow-Carb Cookbook. Thank you very much ! I was wondering when I am supposed to receive the “Find Your First Profitable Idea” with Ramit Sethi (which I am very interested in). Should I wait longer or should I do something particular ?

I purchased one book and I have received the “Find Your First Profitable Idea” from Ramit, but have NOT gotten my Digital copy of ‘The 4-Hour Workweek’ and the Slow-Carb Cookbook. How do I get these items?

Thanks for the stuff, the new book just came over the weekend – reading as fast as I can!

Loving the book so far. Got the advanced signed copy and just devouring it. About 200-300 pages in. I ordered the 5 books during the Land Rush and have not heard any word from Evernote or Dailyburn as of yet for the subscriptions. Just wondering if this is to be expected and I should probably hear from them after the holidays, as I understand A LOT of people wanted to get in on the incredible action of getting the books. I have received all other digital material included with the 5 book package and I believe 1 of the physical packages has been sent.

Lastly when should we expect to see the book orders come in and have you already had the 1 hour Q&A Conference call included with the packages?

Thanks and have an Incredible and Merry Christmas.

Cam

P.S. – Are there any pictures up from the launch party at the Greenhouse Club?